1908 $10

Description

Matte Proof 1908 Indian Eagle

1908 $10 Motto PR62 PCGS. All of the 116 proof Eagles
produced in 1908 are of the Motto design, and they are the most
easily obtainable specimen strikings in this series. Nevertheless,
we caution bidders that most of the 1908-1915 proof gold issues are
rarer than their mintage figures suggest. Apparently, most examples
were melted as unsold because the public was not all that fond of
the matte finish that these coins possess. This coin displays the
dark, khaki-olive color that characterizes this issue. The devices
are fully brought up in all areas, a graze in the left obverse
field is the most likely grade-limiting feature.From the Ric Leichtung Collection. (NGC ID# 268E, PCGS# 8890)

The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an issue-by-issue examination of these two artistically inspired series of gold coins.
Each date and mintmark is reviewed with up-to-date information, much of which has never been previously published. The book is based on
two extraordinary collections: The Phillip H. Morse collection and the Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor collection.